Manifesto
2000
For
a culture of Peace and Non-violence
The
year 2000 must be a new beginning for us all. Together we can transform
the culture of war and violence into a culture of peace and non-violence.
This demands the participation of everyone. It gives the young people and
future generations values that can inspire them to shape a world of dignity
and harmony, a world of justice, solidarity, liberty, and prosperity. The
culture of peace makes possible sustainable development, environmental
protection and the personal fulfillment of each human being.
Recognizing
my share of responsibility for the future of humanity, especially for today's
children and those of future generations, I pledge - in my daily life,
in my family, my work, my community, my country and my region, to:
1.
Respect the life and dignity of each person without discrimination or prejudice.
2.
Practice active non-violence, rejecting violence in all its forms: physical,
sexual, psychological, economical and social, in particular towards the
most deprived and vulnerable such as children and adolescents.
3.
Share my time and material resources in a spirit of generosity to put an
end to exclusion, injustice and political and economic oppression.
4.
Defend freedom of expression and cultural diversity, giving preference
always to dialogue and listening without engaging in fanaticism, defamation
and the rejection of others.
5.
Promote consumer behaviour that is responsible and development practices
that respect all forms of life and preserve the balance of nature on the
planet.
6.
Contribute to the development of my community, with the full participation
of women and respect for democratic principles, in order to create together
new forms of solidarity.
To
manifest my personal contribution to promote a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence,
I undertake to:
Signature:_________________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________
First
Name :_______________________________________
FamilyName:______________________________________
Age:_____________________________________________
Sex:
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City:_____________________________________________
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